Denver school bus accident kills a 15-year-old girl

On February 2 a 15-year-old girl was killed in an accident with a school bus. The accident took place in Greeley, Colorado, just outside of Denver. The accident occurred when a teen driver, the girl's older brother, pulled out in front of a school bus while driving to school. A third teen was also in the car in the passenger seat. The two surviving teens were treated at local hospitals. No one on the school bus was hospitalized. The only injury reported was a sprined wrist. Accidents involving teen drivers are not only tragic, but all too common. Teens lack the experience and foresight that more seasoned drivers have. Educate your teen on safe driving practices in order to prevent tragedy in you family. If you or your teen have been involved in an accident and would like reliable legal representation please contact us at http://www.nelsonrozier.com/.

Senate pushed to ban texting while driving nation wide

On January 26 the Transportation Department announced a ban on texting for all truckers and bus drivers. The announcement also called for President Obama to ban texting by all motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, 6,000 people were killed nation wide last year by distracted drivers. Another half million people were injured. Laws banning texting are already in place in 18 states. However, Senators are asking for a nationwide ban. The dangers of texting and driving have been proven time and time again. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by another driver's use of a cell phone while driving please contact us at http://www.nelsonrozier.com/.

Pilots distracted by laptop

October 30, 2009--The two pilots who overshot their destination by several miles after being out of radio contact for 91 minutes claim they were distracted by their laptops.  A move is now afloat to ban electronic devices in cockpits.

Similar bans of texting and cell phone usage for motor vehicle drivers are being enacted across the U.S. including in California.